L.M. from Bronx, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, The building I live in has a no dog policy but many people have dogs on the premises. In my building alone there are 6 dogs; one actually resides across the hall from me. I do not own my apartment; I rent, but the neighbors across…
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Connecticut Condominium Maintenance Standards Mandated
P.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Condo Board in Connecticut establish Maintenance Standards that require Mandatory replacement of hot water heaters 10-13 years and state unit owner shall install an automatic shutoff valve on replaced hot water heaters. These standards were not included in my re-sale condo package because they…
Smoking Condo Neighbor is a Pain in the Butt!
S.B. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a new neighbor at my condo who is a heavy smoker. I am not a smoker so his smoking is really annoying to me. I find I cannot escape the smell of cigarette smoke from his unit as it seems to seep in through…
NY Condo Board Not Following Condo Bylaws
L.L. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo bylaws state that beneficial or necessary “alterations or improvements” over 5% (~$13,000) of the annual budget must be approved by 2/3 of unit owners. Because of abuse complaints, there is also a bill being considered in New York that would make it a state law…